The 'girther' movement questions Donald Trumps real weight

Yesterday, Ronny Jackson, MD, the White House’s official physician to the president, released the results of Donald Trump’s physical exam — and the outcome was good! According to Jackson, the president received a perfect score on his cognitive exam. “I’ve found no reason whatsoever to think the president has any issues whatsoever with his thought process,” the doctor said during an hourlong questioning session at the White House.

In addition to a positive report on Trump’s brain, Jackson also gave the president an “excellent” rating on his overall health. While Jackson said the president needs to lose 10 to 15 pounds in 2018, he noted that Trump is in good health. Per the report, Trump is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 239 pounds.

And this is where the latest controversy comes to play. The internet has created a new conspiracy theory regarding Donald Trump’s health, the “girther” movement. Yes, while this movement is a standalone conspiracy, the name is strikingly similar to that ofthe longstanding, Trump-fueled birther movement theory claiming Barak Obama was not born in the United States. Kudus, internet. We see you.

The girthers want Trump to step on the scale himself and prove to them the report was correct, much like the birthers wanted Obama to provide a birth certificate. The White House did in 2011, by the way, although the proof did little to silence the birther supporters. And the girthers are willing to put money on proving Trump is lying. Guardian of the Galaxy director James Gunn has pledged $100,000 if Trump steps on a scale.

I will give 100 thousand dollars to Trump's favorite charity if he will step on an accurate scale with an impartial medical professional, okayed by both of us. For real. #Girther#GirtherMovement